Chevrolet EXPRESS - 2011 Manual page 330

An alphanumeric code
assigned to a tire indicating the
maximum speed at which a tire
can operate.
The friction between
the tire and the road surface.
The amount of grip provided.
The portion of a tire
that comes into contact with
the road.
Narrow bands, sometimes called
wear bars, that show across the
tread of a tire when only 1.6 mm
(1/16 in) of tread remains. See
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information system that provides
consumers with ratings for a
tire's traction, temperature,
and treadwear.
Ratings are determined
by tire manufacturers using
government testing procedures.
The ratings are molded into the
sidewall of the tire. See
The number of designated
seating positions multiplied by
68 kg (150 lbs) plus the rated
cargo load. See
Load on an individual tire
due to curb weight, accessory
weight, occupant weight, and
cargo weight.
permanently attached to a
A tire
vehicle showing the vehicle
capacity weight and the
original equipment tire size and
recommended inflation pressure.
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A label
See Tire and Loading
Information Label under
Tires need the correct amount
of air pressure to operate
effectively.
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